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dhubthaigh Our first ever 1000-poster
Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 5071 Location: Blairgowrie, Perthshire
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Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 12:06 pm Post subject: PERTH, ST. PAUL'S U.F. (Former) WW1 |
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This is one of four memorials located in the rear stairwell of Perth's North Church. Their previous whereabouts were not known but, fortunately, I matched an old newspaper cutting with this marble tablet confirming its former location;
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dalblair
Joined: 26 Aug 2010 Posts: 564 Location: coupar angus
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According to an article in the Perthshire advertiser of 25th December 1920 this tablet was designed and executed by George Christie of Perth.It was accompanied by an oak Communion table containing 5 copper repousse panels designed by William Strachan,Auchdinny,Florence Place,Perth-a congregation member.
I wonder if this also found its way to the North Church? |
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dhubthaigh Our first ever 1000-poster
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Pictures courtesy of Hugh Macrae;
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